Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting Experience
Engage in a day of ethical elephant care and serene bamboo rafting at Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary. Prepare meals for gentle giants, participate in a hands-on vitamin ball workshop, and learn how to make authentic Pad Thai in a local cooking class. After spending quality time with the elephants, drift down the Mae Wang River, soaking in the jungle scenery and the chance to spot these majestic creatures from a distance. This full-day adventure emphasizes respect for wildlife and cultural immersion, making it ideal for animal lovers and those seeking unique local experiences.
- Spend a full day observing elephants in their natural habitat
- Participate in a Pad Thai cooking class and enjoy your meal
- Bamboo rafting along the picturesque Mae Wang River
- Includes transportation, meals, and a certified English-speaking guide
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Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting Experience
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What's included in Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting Experience
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Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary
Observe elephants as they roam freely in their natural habitat—no riding, no bathing, just respectful, ethical care. At Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary, you'll prepare their food, craft herbal vitamin balls, and help plant for their future. Then, join a hands-on cooking class to make authentic Pad Thai and enjoy your creation before bidding farewell to the elephants.
Mae Wang Waterfall
Visit the beautiful Mae Wang Waterfall, a serene escape surrounded by lush jungle and mountain scenery. Cool off beneath the cascading water or take a dip in the shallow stream at its base. The area is perfect for relaxing—sit on smooth rocks, listen to the soothing sound of flowing water, and take in the natural beauty around you. With birds calling overhead and greenery all around, it’s an ideal moment to unwind and reconnect with nature before continuing your adventure.
Mae Wang National Park
Bamboo Rafting – Float gently along the Mae Wang River in the heart of Mae Wang National Park, a region known for its lush forests and mountain scenery. Surrounded by greenery and birdsong, you’ll drift past bamboo groves and quiet jungle banks, with the chance to spot elephants drinking at the river’s edge. This peaceful ride offers a unique perspective of Northern Thailand’s natural beauty and a relaxing end to your adventure-filled day.
Inclusions
- Drinking water
- Cooking workshop materials and ingredients
- Material for elephant food and vitamins
- Certified English-speaking tour guide
- Insurance
- All necessary materials and equipment are provided to ensure a safe & ethical elephant observation.
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (in Chiang Mai city areas)
- Your freshly cooked Pad Thai creation
- Gratuity (not mandatory)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
- What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Towel • Insect spray • Jacket (please expect colder weather than Chiang Mai city)
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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 40 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.
